Volvo Penta INDUSTRIAL ENGINES

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Volvo Penta TAD852GE

8 Litre Series

Volvo Penta TAD852GE - Turbocharged air-to-air intercooled 8 litre diesel engine for generator sets. 273 kWm standby at 50Hz.

Volvo Penta TAD852GE|MID-RANGE CLASSIFICATION
GENSET ARCHITECTURE: L67.7 L
HEAVY-DUTY GENSET INTEGRATION PLATFORM
POWER CLASSIFICATION318 kVA
ELECTRICAL OUTPUT254 kWe
FUEL SYSTEMDiesel
READY FOR TURNKEY PACKAGING

Standby Power

318 kVA

Electrical Output

254 kWe

Cylinders / Config

L6

Displacement

7.7 L

Rated Speed

1,500 RPM

ISO 8528 Power Ratings

Power Factor: 0.8 pf

kWm = mechanical engine shaft power · kWe = electrical output · kVA = apparent electrical power.

50 Hz Grid Frequency1500 RPM
Operating DutykWm (Mechanical)kWe (Electrical)kVA (Rating)
Prime256.7231288.8
Standby282.2254317.5
60 Hz Grid Frequency1800 RPM
Operating DutykWm (Mechanical)kWe (Electrical)kVA (Rating)
Prime255.6230287.5
Standby281.1253316.3

Mechanical & Electrical Specifications

BrandVolvo Penta
ModelTAD852GE
Series8 Litre Series
ConfigurationL6
Cylinders6
Displacement7.7 L
Fuel TypeDiesel
Ignition TypeCompression Ignition
Cooling MethodLiquid-Cooled
Emissions StandardEuro Stage IIIA / U.S. EPA Tier 3
Country of OriginIndia

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the power output of the Volvo Penta TAD852GE?

The Volvo Penta TAD852GE is rated at 318 kVA standby / 289 kVA prime at 50 Hz (1,500 rpm); and 316 kVA standby / 288 kVA prime at 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

Does the TAD852GE run at 50 Hz or 60 Hz?

The Volvo Penta TAD852GE is available for both 50 Hz (1,500 rpm) and 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

What fuel does the Volvo Penta TAD852GE use?

The Volvo Penta TAD852GE is a diesel generator-set engine.

What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the TAD852GE?

The Volvo Penta TAD852GE is an inline-6 (6-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 7.7 L.

What emissions standard does the TAD852GE meet?

The Volvo Penta TAD852GE is certified to Euro Stage IIIA / U.S. EPA Tier 3 emissions standards.

Is the Volvo Penta TAD852GE still in production?

Yes — the Volvo Penta TAD852GE is a current production model.

Is a datasheet available for the TAD852GE?

Yes — an official Volvo Penta datasheet for the Volvo Penta TAD852GE can be downloaded from this page.

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